RN-FLEX

Registered Nurse, Flex

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

Methodist Overview:

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care anda personal touch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, thefacilityoffers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, Methodist Medical Centercombinesstate-of-the-art technology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care.

Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medicalexpertiseand innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends.

Position Summary:

Assumes direct responsibility and accountability for, and authority of, the nursing care of all patients assigned.

Normally scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week including every other weekend. Paid for hours worked and receives full-time benefits. Receives a premium shift differential.

• Assesses and identifies the patient's physiological and psycho-social problems and needs;
• Develops an individualized plan of nursing care for each patient in which goals, in terms of measurable outcomes, are stated;
• Ensures that nursing care plan is consistent with the medical plan and adheres to accepted current standards of care and practice;
• Makes appropriate assignments to team members by utilizing patient acuity data, and maintains accountability for members under his/her direction;
• Ensures nursing care adheres to current hospital/departmental policies, procedures, and regulations;
• Demonstrates principles of infection control and collabora…tm

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/

SKILLS:

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must have knowledge of:

• Etiology, pathophysiology and prognosis for illnesses and health problems;
• The nursing process;
• The management process;
• Current developments in nursing;
• Hospital functions, policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to nursing service.

For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge…

EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience in department specialty preferred.

LICENSURE/

CERTIFICATIONS:

Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, or have a temporary permit to practice. Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines) in the life support program(s) specific to unit(s) worked (CPR, ACLS, NALS).